From Haiti to Hollywood: a new documentary explores the origins the zombie

NPR | By Elissa Nadworny ,

Henry Larson, Michael Levitt

Published September 20, 2026 at 5:15 PM EDT

NPR's Elissa Nadworny speaks with Director Maya Annik Bedward about her new documentary, Black Zombie.

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Elissa Nadworny

Elissa Nadworny is an NPR Correspondent covering higher education. She previously covered reproductive rights and abortion.

Henry Larson

Michael Levitt